Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Hochgebirge
- Waldgrenze
- Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
- Wahrscheinlichkeit
- Possible
- Größe
- 1–2
You can trigger an avalanche where new snow and strong winds build cohesive slabs at upper elevations. Avalanches will be larger in crossloaded terrain features that hold deeper slabs of snow. Wind-drifted snow will look smooth and pillow-like and feel dense.
Cracking in the new snow or avalanches on similar slopes are signs of unstable slopes and an indication to move to lower angle terrain sheltered from the wind.